Sophia Loren tribute

May 5, 2011 12:19 PM

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Actress Sophia Loren, center, gets a kiss from her sons, Carlo Ponti Jr., left, and Edoardo Ponti at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tribute honoring her in Beverly Hills, Calif., Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Loren's life and career will be celebrated by friends and colleagues Wednesday. less

Actress Sophia Loren, center, gets a kiss from her sons, Carlo Ponti Jr., left, and Edoardo Ponti at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tribute honoring her in Beverly Hills, Calif., Wednesday, May ... more

Robert Redford, left, and Sophia Loren pose for pictures before the start of “Bella Italia! a tribute to Sophia Loren" at the Far Niente winery Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Oakville, Calif. Loren turns 80 in September. The event is part of the Napa Valley Festival del Sole, a 10-day summer festival of music, theater and dance with the region’s wine and cuisine. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) less

Robert Redford, left, and Sophia Loren pose for pictures before the start of “Bella Italia! a tribute to Sophia Loren" at the Far Niente winery Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Oakville, Calif. Loren turns 80 in ... more

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Robert Redford, left, and Sophia Loren pose for pictures before the... Photo-6727345.14670 - San Antonio Express-News

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FILE - In a Jan. 20, 1962 file photo, Maximilian Schell and Sophia Loren and hold awards presented to them, in New York by the New York film critics circle. Schell was cited as best actor of 1961 for his role in "Judgment at Nuremberg." Loren was acclaimed best actress of 1961 for her part in the movie "Two women." Austrian actor Maximilian Schell has died, Schell's agent Patricia Baumbauer said Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. Schell died overnight at a hospital in Innsbruck following a "sudden and serious illness," the Austria Press Agency reported. He was 83. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) less

FILE - In a Jan. 20, 1962 file photo, Maximilian Schell and Sophia Loren and hold awards presented to them, in New York by the New York film critics circle. Schell was cited as best actor of 1961 for his role ... more

PARIS, FRANCE: Photo taken in the 1960's of Italian actress Sophia Loren. Sophia Loren, originally Sofia Scicolone, was born 20 September 1934 in Rome, and was discovered at the age of 15 by movie producer Carlo Ponti, who later became her husband. She received the Cannes Festival Best actress prize for the film La Ciociara. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images) less

PARIS, FRANCE: Photo taken in the 1960's of Italian actress Sophia Loren. Sophia Loren, originally Sofia Scicolone, was born 20 September 1934 in Rome, and was discovered at the age of 15 by movie producer ... more

PARIS, FRANCE: Photo taken in the 1960's of Italian actress... Photo-4599057.14670 - San Antonio Express-News

Italian Academy Award winner actress Sophia Loren waves in her costume on location on the island of Procida, near Naples southern Italy, where she is shooting of the film Francesca e Nunziata, with director Lina Wertmuller Monday Nov. 13, 2000. Loren, who has homes in California and Switzerland, returned Sunday to her hometown of Pozzuoli near Naples after a 15-year-absence. less

Italian Academy Award winner actress Sophia Loren waves in her costume on location on the island of Procida, near Naples southern Italy, where she is shooting of the film Francesca e Nunziata, with director ... more

FILE--Italian actress Sophia Loren is seen in Frankfurt, Germany in this Dec.16, 2000 file photo. Loren paid tribute to Italian director Vittorio De Sica as she and a cast of Italian movie greats gathered at the presidential palace to receive achievement awards named in De Sica's honor, Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 in Rome. Loren recalled the first time she met De Sica, director of 1948's "The Bicycle Thief," at Rome's Cinecitta studios. less

FILE--Italian actress Sophia Loren is seen in Frankfurt, Germany in this Dec.16, 2000 file photo. Loren paid tribute to Italian director Vittorio De Sica as she and a cast of Italian movie greats gathered at ... more

Italian actress Sophia Loren and her son director Edoardo Ponti on their arrival at the Lido of Venice, Italy, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002. Their movie "Between Strangers" will be presented out of competition at the 59th Venice Film Festival. less

Italian actress Sophia Loren and her son director Edoardo Ponti on their arrival at the Lido of Venice, Italy, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002. Their movie "Between Strangers" will be presented out of competition at ... more

Italian actress Sophia Loren shows the "Bianchi" award just received in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2002. Sophia Loren is in Venice to compete in the 59th Venice Film Festival with the movie "Between Strangers". At left is her son , movie director Edoardo Ponti. less

Italian actress Sophia Loren shows the "Bianchi" award just received in Venice, Italy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2002. Sophia Loren is in Venice to compete in the 59th Venice Film Festival with the movie "Between ... more